Hello Splinterlands Lovers!
The hype around Splinterlands keeps getting higher because of the recent Land 1.75 Update. If you happen to be a Land Owner in Splinterlands or are interested in the Land gameplay, then you probably know about the Grain resource, which they say is the mother of all resources. Now, if you are just starting to explore how Land works in Splinterlands or wondering why everyone’s so hyped up with Land since the 1.75 update and has been talking non-stop about farming, this post is for you. Today in this post, I will be talking about what Grain is and how it works in Lands while taking you through my first full Grain harvest experience after keeping my plot idle for over a year.
What is Grain?
Grain is one of the most essential consumable resources in Splinterlands Land gameplay. You must maintain a decent collection of Grain to keep your land workers active. While every worksite in Splinterlands Lands requires a Power Source to start operation, Grain plays the key role of feeding your workers and keeping them alive, thus contributing to resource production. Basically, without this Grain, your entire operation could come to a standstill because Grain has the real power within.
Production
In future phases of Land, I think that Splinterlands will introduce other types of food, but for now, Grain is the actual backbone of all farming and resource extraction. It also holds the title of being the first resource that could be swapped or added to markets through the Land Trade Hub, making it historically important to the in-game economy.
When is Grain Needed?
Grain is primarily consumed during harvest time on Land Plots. Any time you want to harvest resources from your land, your workers will need Grain to get the job done. But wait, that’s not all. If you decide to build a new Worksite or change your existing Worksite to a different place. Now, on top of that, if you are not using Time Crystals to fast-track it, you will soon also need to spend Grain during that transition. So, if you are in any way planning to make frequent adjustments or long-term moves on your land, having a reliable source of Grain is a smart move.
How Much Grain Do Workers Consume?
Grain consumption is based on the base production points (PP) per hour, excluding bonuses like land rarity, titles, and totems. The rate is simple -0.01 Grain is consumed per base PP/hour.
For example, let us say that you are using a max-level Chaos Legion Common card, which produces 1,000 PP/hour. That worker will actually consume 10 grains every hour it operates. Now, multiply that across several workers and a full week of production, and the numbers can add up quickly.
How is Grain Produced?
You can simply produce Grain by setting up a Grain Farm on an eligible terrain. The production rate for Grain as shared in the game is 0.02 per PP/hour, and while your workers farm Grain, they will also consume a portion of what they are producing to sustain themselves. So, it’s not a 1:1 gain, but it is still efficient for prepping for the future, including high-cost activities like SPS mining or research etc. However, these Grain Farms are not universal. They only work on certain terrain types, such as Plains, River, Bog, and Lake.
If your land doesn’t fall into one of these terrain categories, then you won’t be able to produce any Grain or harvest directly on it, which makes terrain type a strategic consideration for anyone expanding their Land operations.
Can You Move or Store Grain?
Yes, you can easily transfer or deposit Grain into a Region from your inventory. This comes in handy, especially when you need to redistribute some resources across multiple lands. But keep in mind—transferring Grain across Regions comes at a cost. A 12.5% transportation fee is charged whenever Grain moves outside its original Region.
And like all other resources in Land Phase 1.75, Grain is taxed at a 10% rate, collected by Castles and Keeps. A portion of these taxes goes to the owners of Castles and keeps, while the rest is permanently burned to help the token economy. According to me, it is a well-balanced economic sink that keeps inflation in check and incentives strategic land ownership.
My First Grain Harvest Experience
After a full year of leaving my land plot on idle mode, I finally started my Land recently and completed my first Grain harvest — and this process was both exciting and rewarding for me. It took a full 7 days to reach 100% farming capacity, and I ended up being the very last person to claim that 100% today, being late just hours before the cycle reset. But getting that final harvest in literally felt like a small victory to me, especially after waiting so long just to get into the Land farming game.
Now, in terms of output, the numbers tell a pretty clear story. I harvested a total of 49,896 Grain from my land. However, the total Grain cost for the batch was 22,680 Grain, and my Grain cost per hour stood at -135. After subtracting all the costs, my net profit from this cycle becomes just 27,216 Grain. For a first run, I am happy to see the result has outlived your guesses. It also gave me a better understanding of the balance between input and output, and I am all ready for it again — so let’s cultivate for the next 7-day farming cycle.
Last but not least, the Grain resource might seem like just another common and cheap resource at first, but once you start your journey into land production, you will realize how crucial it is to the whole system. It’s not just food or a resource, it is actually fuel for your economy, your workers, and your strategy. If you are planning to build, switch worksites, or eventually dive into research or SPS farming, you’re going to need Grain, and lots of it. So whether you are new to Splinterlands Land or finally ready to start farming, don’t overlook the power of Grain. Start small, monitor your numbers, and before long, you will be reaping more than just crops, so let us grow our Land business economy, one harvest at a time.
I hope you enjoyed reading my post about My First Grain Harvest from Land. Please let me know your thoughts about this topic in the comment section below, and I look forward to seeing you all in my next post.
